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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.92, 683.90 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.92, 683.90 and 274.48 is: 411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.92 : 683.90 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.92/683.90 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.92x = 683.90 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.92x = 187,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,716.87/455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.73

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